BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON

Sunday 13th September 2026 | West Cliff Gardens | Event Guide I Event Briefing Video I Results 2026

Bournemouth was one of the first Triathlons to hit the South Coast. It has been raced by thousands including Olympians and Triathletes that went onto to become pros! Bournemouth International Triathlon is located on the west side of Bournemouth Pier. Both sprint and standard distance swims start on the award-winning blue flag beach just under the zig zag of West Cliff Gardens before heading out of Bournemouth on a fast bike course towards the market town of Ringwood on the edge of The New Forest. You then finish by running along the promenade to finish back on the sand!

ROUTES

Sprint Distance Triathlon: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Standard Distance Triathlon: 1500m swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Aquathlon Sprint: 750m swim, 5km run

Aquabike Standard: 1500m swim, 40km bike

TIMINGS

05:30 Registration Opens

07:00 Standard & Aquabike Wave Mass Start

07:45 Sprint Waves Mass Start

08:15 Aquathlon Mass Start

12:00 Event closes

"This was my second ever Triathlon (sprint distance) and it was an amazing event. The swim was beautiful and flat (for the sea) and very well marshalled with lots of safety personnel. Probably my favourite leg of the race. The mass start was cool to be a part of too. The bike was fast, with periods of challenging elevation but still good for beginners like me. It was also really well designed and signposted. The run was a flat and fast route along the promenade - and who doesn't love running with a view! As a beginner it was a brilliant experience. Highly recommend this event for beginners and experienced athletes alike." Racecheck Review 2025

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Code of Conduct

We encourage all athletes to show respect, support one another, and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times – please take a moment to read our Code of Conduct before race day.

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